Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co

One of the preeminent law firms in India for corporate and M&A, Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co is regularly turned to by notable e-commerce, media and entertainment, and healthcare businesses seeking assistance with complex, big-ticket mandates, both domestically and internationally. The group is capable of advising on the full gamut of transactions, ranging from public and private M&A and disposals to joint ventures and demergers, and regularly acts on both the buy and sell side. Shardul Shroff co-heads the practice alongside Akshay Chudasama and Raghubir Menon and is recommended for his expertise in M&A, corporate restructurings, and divestments. Chudasama stands out for his multijurisdictional M&A and foreign direct investment prowess, while Menon is adept at leading on public M&A and private equity deals. The department also benefits from the aptitude of Manish Gupta — who specialises in business transfers, investments and exits, and joint ventures, as well as corporate disputes, restructurings, and international M&A expert Puja Sondhi — who concentrates on public and private M&A, foreign investments, and regulatory matters — and Mithun Thanks, who is an authority when it comes to India entry and exit strategies, M&A, and joint ventures. Sarika Raichur is another name to note.